Trip
Hiking – Staunton State Park - Lion's Head Overlook
RMOTHG MEMBERS ONLY - Lion's Head is the "centerpiece" rock outcropping of Staunton State Park and we will be hiking to the top of it!!! Views from the top are expansive, including Pike's Peak to the south and really pretty views of Black Mountain and Staunton SP to the north. On the way up, we'll stop and take time to enjoy Elk Falls Overlook (which is rather pretty) and we will also see Mount Blue Sky just before we reach the top. We'll start our hike from the Lazy V TH. The trail is quite steep and rocky in many sections. There is a very pretty little aspen grove on Lion's Back Trail that we hike through, let's all cross our fingers that they're still golden!!! I have given this hike a moderate/challenging rating because of the length and steep/rocky sections.
Contacts
- Thu, Oct 5, 2023
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.75 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,440 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,426 ft
- Pace: Casual Up, Moderate Down
- 2 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Morrison PnR, south Rooney Rd, Morrison (across from the Rocket/Phillips 66) - 7:00AM
Our Route: From Lazy V Trailhead: Staunton Ranch, Bugling Elk, Lion's Back, Lion's Head Loop and back down the way we came except we will go down the road after Bugling Elk.
Also, do not hesitate to email me with any questions you may have.
If you are not a RMOTHG (Rocky Mountain Over The Hill Gang) member and are interested in joining us, please contact me.
Required Equipment
Trekking Poles (required), State Park Pass, at least 2 liters of water, lunch, snacks, water/wind proof layers, puffy jacket, sunscreen, sun hat, gloves, and the rest of the 10 essentials.